RELS 313 - Christianity and Politics

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Knox College

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This course studies Christianity as it relates to politics, culture, society and values formation. Topics include the philosophical origins of the First Amendment protection of religious liberty; Supreme Court interpretations of the meaning of the First Amendment; the history of religion in the U.S.; the 20th century politicization of U.S. fundamentalist and main line churches as they debated intervention in government and social justice policy; the ethics of war vs. pacifism; and the debate over liberation theology. Prereq: sophomore standing; CL: PREC 313; S. Hulett

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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